Blade measures 1/2" wide x 6" long, handle is 10" with an overall length of 16". The blades are made from the extremely stable M2 high-speed steel, known for its exceptional edge-holding ability. M42 Spindle Gouges are used for detailed work such as cutting coves, forming beads, and making V cuts; as well as for shallow hollowing or hole boring. All Hamlet Craft Tools are manufactured in Sheffield, UK, by Henry Taylor Tools. Henry Taylor Tools has been crafting a wide range of hand-crafted edge tools for over 185 years, employing traditional methods, modern technologies, and the finest steel.